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The Hay Merchant
(Now Closed)Beer Garden and Gastropub$$$$
Houston
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Manuel VillasmilJuly 12, 2015Massive variety of beers! This is the place to hang out with friends while eating some original things. Crispy Pig Ears, Wings and more...
Silla ZAugust 30, 2015This place is nice and gives you a real chill vibe, great for beer so many choices and the wings are great they re not fried they are GRILLED like barbQ style 🍺 this place is great
Rory ScottOctober 25, 2014Burgers were gigantic, but the pretzel bun made it worth the mess. The bacon is a must. This is a great place to go & learn about beer. Our waiter took us back to the 18th century in a history lesson!
Daniel ANovember 23, 2018Great food (including from underbelly), tons of tap beer, & attentive/friendly waitstaff. Loved the Korean dumplings, crispy farmer market Vegs, blt (with fried green tomats), & Korean fried chkn swch
Paul AdwAugust 4, 2016Beer Geek here : great selection, very decent prices. Didn't get a chance to try the food but the chef has won awards for his work so it should be great also. One of the best beer bars in Houston.
Bin YangApril 2, 2017Haven't seen a place with this many cask beers available in a while. Some great cellar stuff available and $3 happy hour daily from 3-6:30pm - go to town!
Some of the best craft beer you can find on tap and cask, where they serve cold water at the table in used 40's bottle, like Olde English "800" or Mad Dog 20/20.
Tyler MalsonApril 24, 2013HIPSTER OR NOT.......This place offers a great beer selection and food pairings. I took my dad here for my birthday and we PIGGED out on some ears! Please put the brat back on the menu as a sandwich!
Local Houston MagazineAugust 3, 2014The Hay Merchant is ready to serve you, impeccably so, some of the best craft beers available. Follow the organized and detail rich menu or just ask if you need some guidance. Read more
The nitrogen offerings are nice - a pint of Obsidian is a perfect antidote for a rainy day. #stout
My Table MagazineMarch 27, 2013Hay Merchant is a craft beer lover’s dream. A best-in-class draft system dispenses some of the truest, purest pours I’ve ever had the pleasure of tasting. Some of the ones I’ve tried are... Read more
Houston PressApril 8, 2015Last month, The Hay Merchant introduced a family-style section to the menu. The pièce de résistance just may be this split down the middle, roasted pig head ($45, feeds 4-6) Read more
David CarrJuly 30, 2013Ah, The Hay Merchant..where douchebaggery and craft beer collide to thrust me into bar-pergatory. GREAT beer, douchy crowd..go to Petrol unless you're craving some delicious Underbelly food.
My favorite beer selection, knowledgeable bar tenders, and very good food (on the bar food scale). The chicken fried steak, chicken tenders, and burger are especially good- Tere PerryAugust 9, 2018Want to be a beer expert? Ask about the Mud Turtle Program and learn about new beers as you drink them!
Ride your bike! With the One Less Car, On More Karbach promo, you can get whichever Karbach pint is featured for $3. They have extra bike racks on the side by the patio also.- Local Houston MagazineAugust 3, 2014Two parking lots. Bike racks? Right out front & well used! Should you not care for either of these options, they have valet ready to whisk away the Benz to a safe and happy lot just around the corner. Read more
Get the Goetta if your very hungry, the Katsudon for crispy pork cutlet breakfast dish but be sure to end up with some French toast at the end.
JenniferOctober 12, 2016The chicken fried steak and especially the biscujts that come with it are good. Give the cease and desist burger a try, you won't be sorry.- Houston PressSeptember 25, 2013The Butcher's Burger and it's homemade nature is best enjoyed in its simplicity, but you can always top it with bacon and/or a fried egg.
The beers on tap are constantly changing but so far there's always been a Belgian sour or two available. If you like sour ale you won't be disappointed.
Ryan MireAugust 19, 2013Would have liked to experienced the whole menu and not just a brunch option. Also if you know you sold out of a certain beer the night before, you probably should take it off the beer menu.
Best beer spot in Montrose! Craft beers & food. Right in between blacksmith and underbelly.
The Cease and Desist burger is a must try. Their beer selection continues to have some nice variety, although it's gotten a bit stale in places.
David LewandowskiJuly 9, 2021Solid happy hour. Excellent craft beer selection. Don’t be fooled by the size of the burger, packs a delicious punch.
Caffery PennApril 1, 2015Huge beer selection. Constant rotation. Friendly staff...as far as I can tell (only been once)
Excellent tap list. Excellent rotation. Bartenders will discuss the beer if you have a clue and tolerate you if you don't.
Stellar beer selection. Love their burger, Nacho fries, and pretzel, too.
Rebecca YannoneJuly 6, 2013Wonderful food/ drinks. Wonderful value. As fellow bartenders, was appalled by excruciatingly rude service. Fedoraded db blew his nose behind the bar then immediately poured a beer. Craft snot.- Houston PressAugust 12, 2014The Hay Merchant is much more than just a beer bar, despite its pedigree under owner and beer guru Kevin Floyd. Read more
Amber GonzalezAugust 19, 2014Had their pork sticky buns and now I crave them all the time! So freaking good!! Order a golden monkey beer too.
- Local Houston MagazineAugust 3, 2014Maybe you don’t like crowds? Noise hurts your ears? You can always take beer home in your own growler or house branded ones available for purchase. Kegs to go? Yes! Read more
- Houston PressOctober 17, 20122012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Beer Selection.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:
William WoodMarch 4, 2015Love this place laid back. Great happy hour! Try the PB&J wings different, but good.
Ryan StephensJuly 19, 2012Excellent beer selection. BBQ chicken w/ Mac n cheese was excellent. So was the burger with bacon and a fried egg!
jon nguyenMay 17, 2012Try the The "Jh" Dog - house made hot dog with beer mustard and pickle relish...meat in tube form sure is arousing:)- Amber GonzalezMay 30, 2014Great beer selection and atmosphere. Their fake ass poutine is yummy & so are their pig ears.
IwasFramedAugust 4, 2014Group of 6= stay away. Bat tender shouted at us for trying to combine two tables. There is a wrong way and a right way to do things. I think the owner would like to know.
Ragbrai RidersNovember 12, 2013Great craft beer price during happy hour. Doesn't include all beers but still great prices an knowledgeable staff
Burgers are off the chain. Pork ears are good but a little too sweet- definitely share them
Elizabeth BursteinSeptember 29, 2018Loved the silly yard house triple!!! Yummmmm. Chill day outside in houston
Nuno PovoaApril 16, 2014There is a reason why your girlfriend keeps ordering the Seared Salmon: She knows about the Israeli Couscous.
- jon nguyenApril 20, 2012Try the Chicken and Waffles - not your typical...those are chicken livers over waffles!!! the spicy molasses was bomb too!
Reverse HH 11pm-1am. Select $3 menu. The corn dog is yum, especially for $3.
Carl FigueiredoMarch 10, 2015Extensive craft beer program. Definitely should be on every beer lover's Houston list.
Mark PernoudSeptember 22, 2013Really good burger! Very interesting food menu. And, yeah, the beer selection is awesome!
Steak night on Tuesdays is a great excuse to drink during the week.
Pig ears and beer. Just do it. Also, the blood sausage fundido when it's available.
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(713) 523-9805
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"The beer selection is world class, they always have what I want. So glad I'm a member of this private club!"
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